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Burnished copper and chocolate-hued Boer goats cluster around feed troughs under the intense midday summer sunlight of Queensland's Darling Downs. A tagged doe with a yellow ear marker stands prominently, her muscular frame surrounded by kids seeking nourishment, their compact bodies pressed close in the dusty pastoral landscape. The herd displays the robust characteristics of this prized meat goat breed - powerful hindquarters, short glossy coats, and distinctive coloration ranging from rich chestnut to deep russet. A single pale blue-white goat provides contrast in the background, highlighting the genetic diversity of this carefully managed stud operation. Sharp horns curve against the sun-baked earth, while the close grouping suggests both familial connection and the strategic breeding priorities of modern agricultural management. The scene captures the essence of Queensland's sophisticated small stock farming - precision, genetic selection, and an intimate understanding of livestock husbandry under challenging environmental conditions.